1969. Queer bodies existed out of mainstream society’s dialogue in the USA. The modern Gay Liberation Movement had not begun and it’s not hard to imagine a time where Homosexuality was illegal.
By Rheadodendron Jun 27 2018 |
Pride began that night, and its vanguard was firebrand trans woman of colour, Marsha P. Johnson.
By Rheadodendron Jun 26 2018 |
Here is a timeline of the cases and the people who have fought for the law to be repealed, so that their part of the Indian population is treated as equally as any other.
By Nikita Saxena Jun 12 2018 |
Like most women, my sexuality is somewhat fluid and my identity has changed over the years: as a teenager and early on in my transition I defined myself as bisexual, then as a lesbian.
By Meenakshi Jun 11 2018 |
I’m a newbie to Pune, and I’ve hardly ever seen anything, but when I heard that pride was happening at the same time that I was going to be home after my convocation (read jobless period of time), I couldn’t wait! And what a day it was.
By Pooja Nair Jun 4 2018 |
I am 25, single as single can be and still struggle to gather the courage and let that cute guy next door know I really really really really really really really like him!
By NOFILTERSASSY May 31 2018 |
I for one try not to hate people for finding drag uncomfortable, because hate is a useless and damaging emotion. I see this story instead as an attempt to build conversation around the phobia.
By Kushboo May 30 2018 |
On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia celebrated this month, Gaysi asked 6 drag queens to narrate their experiences with Transphobia while they performed.
By Pooja Nair May 29 2018 |
An epigraph with which Arundhati Roy opened her first novel, The God of Small Things, the line translates organically into The Ministry of Happiness as well.
By whatnowanna May 28 2018 |
Born as an intersex person, Khejdi is brought up by her father behind concrete walls and closed doors. To keep her from being seen and slaughtered by the villagers, she is told that if she steps outside she'll catch a dangerous disease.
By Krupi May 26 2018 |
While most cis-straight folk in our country are probably not referring to tone deaf dissertations to raise their kids, Indian parents have always seemed to follow a subconscious code to reinforce gender and cis-heterosexual contexts.
By Rheadodendron May 23 2018 |
After Lesbian Visibility Day in April, May is filled with important days that remind us of the strength we have in our diversity.
By Pooja Nair May 7 2018 |
We hope to do our bit in raising awareness among authorities to create queer-friendly spaces at school and in college for children who are, just children who deserve to have fun and play.
By Pooja Nair Apr 27 2018 |
The presence of someone queer has always been powerful. This is not just because the individual is or was powerful, but also because the difference that they bring to the standard ways of life.
By geomas Apr 18 2018 |
In my 27 years of existence, I’ve embodied various personas and roles. Even today, I behave slightly differently in the office, around parents, at a party and when I’m alone in my room.
By Kushboo Apr 17 2018 |
I talked to an approximate of 20 people I like to call friends. For research purposes, people particularly between the ages of 21-28, belonging to different economic and professional backgrounds and of varying genders. What I found out disheartened me to no extent.
By Chhavi Apr 9 2018 |
Passing is something that all binary and many non-binary trans people contend with, often on a daily basis.
By Meenakshi Apr 2 2018 |
The western framework of trans identity is also seen as the more modern version of being trans. Several cultures around the world, including India, have had indigenous trans communities historically.
By Jess Mar 29 2018 |
March 31st is a day of observance. As the International Transgender Day of Visibility, it is a day of quiet learning and a changing thought process in a world that continues its progress towards acceptance and love.
By Pooja Nair Mar 14 2018 |
The way the feminist and the LGBTQ movement have gained momentum in India constantly transcends the personal realm and entry into the public.
By Mitsu Mar 5 2018 |
